ATTRACTIONS IN NE19 2BU
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5.4milesWallington House Walled Garden
, Cambo, Northumberland, NE614AR
Dating from 1688, the house was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The restrained Palladian exterior gives way to the magnificent rococo plasterwork of the interior, which houses fine ceramics, paintings, needlework and a collection of dolls' houses.
10milesTemple of Mithras - Hadrians Wall
, Carrawbrough, Northumberland, NE464EN
The Roman army first encountered the cult of Mithras in Persia (modern Iran) during the reign of the emperor Nero although its origins in India have been traced back to 1400 BC. One of the many mystery cults that the Romans introduced from the east, Mithraism first appealed to slaves and freedmen but with Mithras's title Invictus, the cult's emphasis on truth, honour and courage, and its demand for discipline soon led to Mithras becoming a god of soldiers and traders.
12.9milesCragside
, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE657PX
Cragside, creation of Victorian inventor and landscape genius Lord Armstrong, is a garden of breathtaking drama whatever the season. Surrounding the house is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe.
Hotels near NE192BU
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13.4milesCorbridge Roman Site and Museum
Corbridge, Northumberland, NE455NT
Extensive remains include Stanegate Road and impressive granaries.Open: All year round but check for winter opening).
14.2milesHousesteads Roman Fort
Haydon Bridge, Housesteads, Northumberland, NE476NN
One of Rome's most northerly outposts, the Wall was built around AD 122 when the Roman Empire was at its height. It remains amongst Britain's most impressive ruins.
15.9milesMorpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE611PJ
This unusual museum specialises in the history and development of Northumbrian small pipes and their music. They are set in the context of bagpipes around the world - from India to Inverness.
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